Category Archives: Draft – NFC

Analysis of pre-draft needs and post-draft results for the NFC

The Giants: Getting Large This Off-Season

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The Giants were the dividing line between those teams that made the playoffs, and those teams that did not, being the only team to finish with a 9-7 record in 2012. Within a week of the Super Bowl, the Giants made some major roster moves by cutting veteran running back Ahmad Bradshaw and veteran defensive lineman Chris Canty. Defensive tackle Osi Umenyiroa’s contract was voided, making him an unrestricted free agent. While re-signing, restricted free agent, wide receiver Victor Cruz and restricted free agent, running back Andre Brown are top priorities, it still hasn’t happened yet. While LT Will Beatty was recently re-signed, the Giants will need to seriously consider whether Continue reading →

The Rams: Getting There

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(AP Photo/Gregory Payan)

The Rams came so far under new head coach Jeff Fischer whose team improved from a league worst 2-14, to a respectable 7-8-1. The Rams  not just a team on the rise, but a team being transformed. This off-season, more work remained for the Rams. Both wide receivers Danny Amendola and Brandon Gibson were unrestricted free agents. It was also about time to protect Sam Bradford and improve upon a Rams rushing attack ranked nineteenth in terms of yardage. With running back Steven Jackson moving on Continue reading →

The Saints: Marching On

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(AP Photo/Bill Haber)

After a terrible start, the Saints salvaged their 2012 season, finishing 7-9. This was despite the fact the Saints defense was one of the league’s worst in points allowed and yards allowed (total, passing, and rushing). On defense, the Saints never quite found themselves last season. Upon being reinstated by the league, and shortly after rejoining the team, Sean Payton took immediate steps to Continue reading →

The Bears: Bear Down This Off-Season

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(AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Even though the Bears finished the 2012 season with a 10-6 record, the Bears offensive line was exposed again in 2012, allowing 44 sacks, eighth most among all teams. In addition, when free agency was about to begin, there was a need at the guard position where the starting right guard, and back-up right guard and left guard are all free agents, along with the back-up right tackle. One way or another, the Bears needed to add Continue reading →

The Cowboys: Trying To Be The Best Again

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You don’t have to tell fans that the Cowboys were a huge disappointment yet again in 2012.  It’s the same old story. On paper, the Cowboys look like one of the most promising teams in the league, a team that should at least make the playoffs. The Cowboys could take the field tomorrow with a full roster. So, this off-season was about upgrades for the Cowboys and building quality depth. This off-season was about trying to get back to what made this team great. It’s about getting back to not only believing you’re the best, or saying you’re the best, but being the best. Continue reading →

Post-NFL Draft Show on Sportsman Radio (Round 1, Picks 17-32)

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Catch Jim Saranteas from thefantasygreek.com talking about the NFL Draft with Chris Shanafelt of Sportsman Radio. In this show, Jim and Chris give their thoughts about, among other things, picks 17 through 32 of the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft! The conversation includes how each and every team did in the draft. LISTEN  ANYTIME at: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/sportsmanradio/2013/05/11/eps-154-nfl-draft-talk-w-tfg-jayson-dimanche-intvw. FOLLOW Chris on Twitter @CLS722, Jim @JimSaranteas, Sportsman Radio @SportsManRadio, and The Fantasy Greek @TheFantasyGreek! Thanks for listening & enjoy!

Stand, Now Deliver: How The NFC Teams Did In The Draft

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(AP Photo/Gregory Payan)

The draft is a great time to build for the future. Several teams in the NFC which came close to making the playoffs last season (the Bears, Cowboys, and Giants) are hoping to make the playoffs this season. Several other teams whose 2012 seasons were a disaster (the Eagles, Cardinals, and Lions) are looking to turn things around. If there was a young player or Continue reading →

End of Week Post-NFL Draft Show on Sportsman Radio

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Catch Jim Saranteas from thefantasygreek.com talking about the NFL Draft with Chris Shanafelt of Sportsman Radio. In this show, Jim and Chris give their thoughts about, among other things, picks 1 through 16 of the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft! The conversation includes how each and every team did in the draft. LISTEN ANYTIME at: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/sportsmanradio/2013/05/04/eps-151-nfl-draft-talk-with-tfg. Please FOLLOW Chris on Twitter @CLS722, Sportsman Radio @SportsManRadio, and The Fantasy Greek @TheFantasyGreek! Also LIKE the show on Facebook at www.facebook.com/sportsmanradio. Thanks for tuning in & enjoy!

Talking NFL Draft on 87 Sportsfans Radio!

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Keith Grieve gets a visit from Jim Saranteas of TheFantasyGreek.com. They talk about some of the winners and losers in the draft, as well as some of the individual team drafts (including, among others, the Bears, Bills, Jaguars, Saints, and Vikings) more generally. More importantly, though, The Fantasy Greek talks about some of the rookies, in the draft, and provides some insight into which ones should or could be on fantasy football radars this season! Rookies on offense are discussed including some of those on the Bengals, Broncos, Cardinals, Packers, Panthers, Rams, Ravens, Steelers, and Texans. Listen ANYTIME at http://www.spreaker.com/user/sportsfans_radio/87_live_5_1_13

D-KRO’S KRUNCH: Post-Draft Fantasy Football Developments, And Some Golden Eggs Too

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By David Kromelow

The 2013 NFL Draft is in the books and training camps are only three months away! This weekend you probably heard a lot of spin about certain draft picks and what they mean for all 32 teams. The draft took many interesting twists and turns this week, but there were at least four developments that stood out which affect both reality, and fantasy. As fantasy footballers know, fantasy football titles Continue reading →